peddleress en · NOUN
Etymology
From peddler + -ess.
Meanings
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(dated) A female peddler.
This privacy impels them to learn as much of the world as they can, and among the rich, their curiosity is gratified through maid-servants, matchmakers, peddleresses, visitors, and others.
1871, S. Wells Williams, The Middle Kindom, page 56:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| peddleresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |